Payroll Manager

The selected candidate will manage the payroll accounting function system-wide; Internationally and Locally, in accordance with accounting standards and the respective jurisdiction’s labour laws.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager, Payroll will report to the Chief Financial Officer.  The selected candidate will manage the payroll accounting function system-wide; Internationally and Locally, in accordance with accounting standards and the respective jurisdiction’s labour laws.  He/she will ensure the management and efficiency of the company’s payroll department including the reconciliation of payroll related GL Accounts and all statutory remittances on a monthly basis. He/ she will ensure the adequacy of all internal controls and that all statutory obligations, including tax liabilities are met in the various all jurisdictions on a timely basis. The selected candidate may from time to time be required to prepare ad-hoc reports for management and other duties as required by management.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Customer Service Delivery: Ensures excellent internal customer service delivery by ensuring that employees’ queries are addressed in a timely manner.
• Operational Effectiveness: Ensures that employee salary payments are processed in accordance with pre-established payroll timelines (annual schedule). The incumbent will also ensure that all operational gaps are resolved with minimal disruption to salary payment schedules.
• Relationship Management: Builds and develops mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the relevant statutory authorities in all jurisdictions.
• People Management: Supports the Finance department in developing all direct reports through effective performance management, on-the-job training and coaching employees.
• Reporting: Ensures the delivery of accurate and timely operational and other reports, with a view to supporting effective data analysis and decision-making.
• Compliance:  Ensures compliance with all local and international statutory policies and procedures including compliance for internal and external audits.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

You must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Payroll accounting environment with responsibility for the management of the Payroll function in a complex, multinational organization.

You must have attained an ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CGA or equivalent qualification. You must have a working knowledge of International and Local Tax Laws, National Insurance / Employment Insurance Laws and labour legislation in all jurisdictions.  You must also have knowledge and proficiency in the use of ADP or an equivalent Payroll Management system. You must be highly proficient in the use of MS Excel and MS. Word.

You will have a strong customer service orientation; the ability to work independently, to work well under pressure and set priorities; and demonstrate excellent written and oral communication, and analytical skills.